Showcase - Getting Started - More Information

Showcase

Interactive final project in science. Click to see project explanation	Click to learn about how English teachers are using ning for summer reading	Come back soon for guided tour of how a literature discussion group turned into cross-curricular experience
M Werner http://thebioside.ning.com	T Schurtz, L Ebersole, J Darnell http://schurtz-english12.ning.com/	J Rieger http://belljar.ning.com	ContributorS4

What You Need To Know Before You Start

• Ning is an online platform for people to create their own social networks. Each network has its own unique address (see showcase examples above)
• While the ning site (www.ning.com) is blocked on our network, individual communities can be unblocked and used with students.
• You can get the ads removed for any ning you create for k-12 education. Just follow these directions
• You should decide before you start whether you want your ning to be public or private:
  • Private nings will not be viewable unless visitors have a membership.
  • Public nings can be set so that all content is viewable by non-members or only the front page is viewable by non-members.
• Before using your ning with students you must submit the address to the help desk to be unblocked.
• Students will need to create a ning account in order to participate in your ning.
• IMPORTANT: Before setting up accounts for students, refer to Usernames & Passwords.

Where Can I Find More Information?

• Ning Help Page
• How to get started with ning video on YouTube
• How to create a ning network slideshow